You don’t have to be born with naturally straight hair to have it People with curly or wavy hair are not always happy with it, especially on humid days when their hair frizzes out, and either go for a harsh chemical straightening at the salon or sit back and curse their genes. Why do that when you have so many natural options to choose from which you can do yourself at home? Here are a few suggestions which might not give you salon-treated straight hair, but more natural looking straighter hair than before. Try them to see which suit you best, and have healthy and straight hair all the time! 1. Coconut milk with lemon juice treatment Mix a quarter cup of coconut milk with one table spoon of lemon juice and refrigerate it overnight. When you wake up, apply this to your hair in the direction from the roots to the tips. Leave it on for about half an hour before washing off with cold water and a mild shampoo that is free of sulfate. Repeat once a week for best results. 2. Milk spray treatment Spray your hair to saturation with milk in a spray bottle. Leave it on for about half an hour before washing it off with cold water. Repeat twice a week for best results. 3. Warm castor oil and coconut oil treatment Mix the two oils while warm and apply it not just to your hair but your scalp as well. Once saturated, start gently massaging your scalp for about fifteen minutes. Now leave it on for about half an hour before washing it off with cold water and a mild shampoo that is free of sulfate. Repeat twice a week for best results. 4. Milk and honey treatment Mix a quarter cup of milk with two table spoons of honey well. Completely cover your hair with this mix. Leave it on for two hours before washing off with cold water and a mild shampoo that is free of sulfate. Repeat once a week for best results. 5. Eggs and olive oil treatment Whisk two eggs with three table spoons of olive oil till they have completely blended. Apply this into your hair. Leave it for about one hour before washing off with cold water and a...

Monsoon surely brings the relief from summer but what it also brings is wet, smelly and dirty feet, fear of fungal and bacterial infection and many concerns related to the feet. Foot care is of primary concern in the monsoon and hence we present some tips that will help you enjoy the monsoon. First and foremost, keep your feet clean and dry. As soon as you are back home, make sure you wash your feet with luke-warm water. It will be ideal to dip your feet in warm water and allow yourself to relax. Dry the feet completely especially in between your toes. We would say it is wise to dust your feet with a dry talcum powder. Moisturize your feet and make it your ritual every night before going to bed. Scrub and wash your feet especially if you have stepped out in rain water to wash off all the dirt. Before going to bed, apply a good moisturizer that will help retain the natural oils and keep your feet supple. Closed shoes must be avoided as much as possible. They trap the moisture in the shoes which makes feet smell, skin itchy and prone to infection. Picking up on some shoes with open toes will help keep the shoes and your feet dry. Long nails must be avoided too as they have more chances of being infested by bacteria. Be choosy about your pedicures. Pedicures may sound like a tempting idea to get clean feet in the monsoon. But select your salon with care and ensure all the products and equipments are sterilized and are infection free. We insist that during your next visit to the nearest Enrich Salon, please ask our expert teams about the hygiene standards that we maintain, we are sure you will be happy with what you get to see. Walking bare feet is absolutely a bad idea especially on wet floors. Wet floors have a tendency to bear infection and can cause allergies that may take a while to heal, especially in monsoon. Keep your feet not just clean but also protected with suitable footwear. Our feet carry us all day long and hence it is very important that we take great care of them and keep them healthy. For any of your concerns regarding foot care, please don’t hesitate to seek...

With the mercury levels going up we are all trying to find reasons to stay indoors and protect our skin from all the damage caused by the sun. Most of us resort to sunscreens without putting much thought to process. Some of us just buy any sunscreen which is available over the counter or go by the recommendation of the seller. But before you go sunscreen shopping for this season, there is a checklist that we want you to consider. There are many options available such as creams, gels, lotions and milk all claiming to protect the skin from the sun. However what matters the most is the type of your skin, the suitable solar protection, which part of the body is going to be exposed and for how long. First things first – Decide whether you need a sunscreen or a sun block. For those who did not know, yes there is a difference. As the name suggests, a sun screen will give your skin a screen against the sun. However, a sun block will block the sun rays completely. In general terms, a sunscreen is good to use on a routine basis. But if you are going to be exposed to the sun for an extended period of time then you must consider picking up a sun block. Protection against UVA as well as UVB rays is a must. Any exposure to sun definitely causes serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the skin. UVA rays cause wrinkles while UVB rays cause more serious damage like sunburn. Protection from UVA rays is offered by most of the sunscreens but this time look for a product that offers protection from UVA as well as UVB rays. What is a PA rating? It is the protection against UVA rays. This can be figured out by PA ratings mentioned on the label such as PA+ or PA*, PA++ OR PA**or PA+++ PA***. More the rating, higher is the protection provided. What is the correct Solar Protection Factor (SPF) for me? This is the most common yet an unanswered question when it comes to choosing a sunscreen. All sunscreen labels mention the SPF rating. While it is true that higher the SPF better is the protection, one cannot be looking for a 100 SPF. The correct way to select the one that suits you is by knowing the activity you are indulging in and the type of the skin. If you are going trekking or spending a day at the beach, go for a 50+ and if it is an ordinary routine you may select any SPF from 15+ to 50+. It...

You know that the summer has arrived when you don’t want to let your beautiful hair loose and tie them up. How much ever boring it may sound, you are left with no option but to braid your hair and most of us end up with the simple three stand braid. What if we told you that this summer is going to get more stylish with the whole new range of braid styles that we have brought for you! Won’t that be just great! From across the world and fashion waves we have chosen some of the most trending braid styles just for you. In reality, braids are the coolest hair dos since they can be worn up, down and sideways. We bring to you few but some of the most popular summer braids. Despite so many braid styles that are now being adopted, French braid continues to be the most sought after style. The reason is obvious. A French braid goes well with any look – be a formal meeting or a summer pool party. A French braid can never go wrong. A two way Dutch braid is an uber cool style which looks complicated but is extremely easy and works very well with long and thick hair. It is in a way a reversed French braid. It is an apt style for the day time and if you have to slip into an evening party, simply roll the braid into a bun and get a new evening look. A look that is best sported with long non-layered hair for a cozy lunch with someone very special is the big side five strand braid. A style that may take a little longer for you to master the trick, is most easy if you braid it sideways, enabling you to see how you work on it in the mirror. The twisted fishtail braid is the new cute look. It not only gives you a young look but also instantly becomes the favorite look for everyone around. It also helps make your hair look thicker. This braid goes well with work, fun and workouts. Messy side fishtail braid is very popular when it comes to getting a fresh morning look. When clubbed with a long floral flowing dress, it can instantly turn you into a bohemian beauty. This is certainly one of the casual looks that you must try right away. Waterfall braid is known to give a very graceful and romantic look. It looks very good on long and medium length hair. The deep side parting of hair offers the cascading waterfall effect. This style leaves most of your...

Winter definitely seems to be the best time to get cosy in the warm interiors of your home or to grab a coffee and your favourite book beside the fireplace or to simply cuddle up in your blanket and gossip all night long with your loved one. But does your skin feel the same? Do your nails enjoy the winters? With the chill in the air during the winters, not only does the skin become dry and sensitive, the nails also find it difficult to go strong. With every drop in the temperature, the nails become more sensitive and brittle making them easy to chip and break. Studies reveal that hands and feet are the most ignored parts of our body. Taking care of your hands and feet doesn’t only include moisturizing. It is a lot more than that can keep them supple. The best way to nourish your nails is to moisturize your hands and feet well. The exposed areas of hands and feet need extra care and attention. Simple things like drinking enough water, keeping a good moisturizer handy and applying it regularly makes a lot of difference. It helps retain natural oils in the skin. While applying creams and oils make sure to rub some on the cuticles and nails to keep them hydrated. Make this a daily practice. Your nails need to breathe. So take long breaks from nail paints. The chemicals in the nail paints and removers cause dryness in the nails. Applying nail paint too frequently may result in de-coloration of your nails making them look dull and unclean. Include proteins in your diet as it nourishes your nails too. Avoiding warm or hot water to wash hands and feet is also advisable since it steals the essential natural oils. Similarly, avoid long hot water baths. It is very important to keep your feet happy since they work hard all day long. Before going to bed make sure you wash your feet and dry them up properly. To retail natural oils and moisture, apply a moisturizer or oil generously and cover them up with a pair of socks. Similarly, if you are exposed to snow or extreme wind chill it is a good idea to wear mittens or gloves and protect your hands. At Enrich Salons, we have a great range of skin care products that are available like soothing moisturizers, natural oils, organic body butters and soaps made especially for hands and feet and we make sure you get the right one since every skin type is different and needs unique care and attention. There are manicures and pedicures that not only...

We all know the perfect regime for the winters to keep our skin and hair protected. But do we know enough to keep our nails happy during the winters? Not many care for the nails. They need equal attention too. Everything you do may cause a lot of damage to the nails – be it applying nail paint to using nail paint removers to hand sanitizers to washing dishes to hot showers to just about everything you do. It makes them brittle and chip of. Moisturize your nails well especially after shower. Make sure you apply moisturizer on the nails and cuticles even if you are wearing nail paint. Moisturizers with urea, phospholipids or lactic acid help a great deal. Keep the moisturizer handy so that it becomes convenient to apply and reapply as many times as required. Did you know that moisturizers may also cause dryness but the ones that are scented. Instead try to get the ones that are non-scented. Thus pick up the right one. You ca also protect your cuticles by applying lip balm on them and thus prevent them from chipping. When you are exposed to dry cold winds, wear gloves that help retain the moisture in your nails. You may also have to watch out the number of times you use the nail polish remover especially if it contains acetone. This could cause dryness in your nails.Avoid using it more than once in a week. Biting or peeling your nails and picking your cuticles is an absolute NO. Keeping your body hydrated in winters is as important as keeping it hydrated in winters too. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water every day. This will replenish the lost moisture in your body. Do you know that your nails need to breathe too. Every now and then leave them unpainted. The chemicals in the nail paint can make your nails weak and thus easily breakable. Along with keeping your nails clean, try to keep your nails short. Keeping them slightly rounded will also help prevent frequent breakage as well as make them look good and neat. Wet nails are more prone to breaking. Thus avoid filing your nails when they are wet. Also while filing be sure to file in one direction only. Filing from both directions can make them break and chip often. Damage caused by household chores like chemicals in detergents and soaps can be avoided by use of gloves. Preferably use rubber gloves while attending to these chores. A well balanced diet does help your mind, body and soul. It does just the same for the nails. Make sure you have...

Can getting rid of acne be really that simple? Well, yes, it is indeed very simple. We are happy to share one of the oldest yet a simple face mask that you can use in the comfort of your house and bid farewell to acne. All you need for this is apple paste, cinnamon powder, clove powder, green tea and 20 minutes. The antiseptic properties of cinnamon help in magically reducing traces of acne and eventually in getting rid of them. Clove is known to help in killing bacteria and clearing blemishes. Antioxidants of green tea lighten dark spots and act as a great anti-ageing agent. High fiber and antioxidants of apple help in naturally moisturizing the skin. With winters around the corner, moisturizing properties of apple will be very beneficial. When the combination of these healthy ingredients works on the skin, what comes out is acne free skin. Wash your face clean and pat dry. Make a smooth mixture of 1 spoon each of cinnamon and clove powder with 2 spoons of apple paste. You may need to be careful about the quantity of clove powder. Clove is very strong and can cause mild tingling sensation on the skin.Make green tea and add just about 2 spoons to the paste. Make sure that the quantity does not make the paste too runny. Keep the consistency of the paste thick enough for it to stay as a mask. Apply the mask on your face and neck and leave it for 15-20 minutes. You may use this mask once a week. This face mask is known to clear the skin while offering hydration and moisture. You gain fresh looking clean glowing...

Face is your mirror to the mind and don’t we all want to have a spotless sparkling mirror? We present to you a quick and fun way to pamper your facial skin, one of the most preferred options to experience tight and toned facial skin – Face masks. Book Appointment In the mad rush of life, we often tend to overlook the importance of taking very good care of our face. Let us remind you that only skin care products are not enough. What we all definitely need is to add application of a suitable face mask at least once a week. This routine will help you moisturize and hydrate the skin in right proportions. A few other benefits include deep cleansing, unclogging pores, getting a glow on the face. In short it helps the overall regime of face care. At Enrich Salons, we have four face masks available for different skin types and we offer them as express services, where all it takes is 30 minutes to get your perfect face. You may simply hop in or squeeze your time off during lunch hours and decide to pick your face mask for the day. If you wish to settle for detoxifying your skin then choose the Black Mask which is very high in minerals, helps to kill blemish causing bacteria and leaves behind a healthy and beautiful skin. For the dry skin, we have Collagen Mask that helps reduce dryness, age spots, improves skin tone and enhances reversal of sun damage. For a sensitive skin type, we offer the Sensitive Powder Mask that contains Marine Algae which is ideal for this skin type. It leaves behind a cooling and refreshing effect. For a nourishment deprived skin, we present the Protein Mask which is rich with Vitamin C and gives lightening, brightening and tightening effect on the face, making you look fresher and younger. Book Appointment What are you waiting for? All you need is 30 minutes from your rush day and we assure that you will leave feeling totally satisfied and...